DELHI, India, Dec. 6 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Global freight
logistics companies, manufacturers, freight carriers and industry
associations signed the "Private Sector Declaration on Green
Freight in Asia towards a Green Economy" to support green freight
initiatives and programs in Asia. National green freight programs
reduce fossil fuel dependency, improve air quality and minimize CO2
emissions that contribute to climate change, whilst maintaining
economic growth.
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The Declaration on Green Freight was announced today
at the 6th Environmentally Sustainable Transport (EST) Forum and
Urban Mobility India 2011 Conference in Delhi that was attended by
senior transport and environment officials from 22 Asian countries
and chaired by the Minister of State for Urban Development, India.
The conference outcomes, including the Declaration on Green Freight
will contribute to the UN Conference on Sustainable Development
(Rio+20) in June 2012, with "green economy" as a main
theme.
Three global logistics companies, DHL, TNT and UPS,
are among the signatories and have a shared interest to reduce fuel
costs, minimize carbon footprint, and improve their corporate
image. Other signatories include Caux Round Table -- Japan, Keppel
Logistics, Schneider Electric, Taipei Computer Association, Diageo
and Tonglit Logistics, and more companies are expected to
join.
These companies are also the founding members of the
Green Freight Asia Network of companies and associations involved
in freight transport in Asia, which will be coordinated by the
Sustainable Supply Chain Centre -- Asia Pacific (SSCCAP) and the
Clean Air Initiative for Asian Cities (CAI-Asia). This network will
allow for members to share practices and methodologies and
facilitate their active participation in the development of
national green freight policies and
programs.
"The private sector plays a critical role in making
freight sector more competitive, efficient and environmentally
sustainable, and the Green Freight Asia Network will help to
achieve this," said Kevin Bennett, Director of the
SSCCAP.
Sophie Punte, CAI-Asia Executive Director, added "We
have seen a rapid development of green freight programs and
initiatives across Asia, especially in China, which build on the
success of the US SmartWay program. Governments now need the
support from the private sector to make these programs
effective."
Bjorn Hannapel, Senior Expert GoGreen at DHL said
"For a globally operating company like DHL it is most important to
have aligned approaches regarding green freight programs. That's
why we are engaged in all existing or developing programs (US,
Europe and Asia). We are looking forward to working together with
our customers, suppliers and even competitors in the Green Freight
Asia Network."
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About CAI-Asia
The Clean Air Initiative for Asian Cities (CAI-Asia)
promotes better air quality and livable cities by translating
knowledge to policies and actions that reduce air pollution and
greenhouse gas emissions from transport, energy and other sectors.
CAI-Asia was established in 2001 as a leading air quality network
for Asia by the Asian Development Bank, the World Bank and USAID.
Since 2007, this multi-stakeholder initiative is a registered UN
Type II Partnership with more than 220 organizational members and
eight Country Networks (China, India, Indonesia, Nepal, Pakistan,
Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam). The CAI-Asia Center is its
secretariat, a non-profit organization headquartered in Manila,
Philippines with offices in China and India. Individuals can join
CAI-Asia by registering at the Clean Air Portal:
www.cleanairinitiative.org. Its flagship event, the Better Air
Quality conference, brings together over 500 air quality
stakeholders.
For media queries, please contact: Ritchie Anne
Rono, Communications Officer, [email protected]
www.cleanairinitiative.org
CAI-Asia Center
Unit 3505, Robinsons-Equitable
Tower
ADB Avenue, Pasig City, 1605
Metro Manila, Philippines
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CAI-Asia China Office
901A, Reignwood Building
No.8 YongAnDongLi
Jianguomenwai Avenue
Beijing 100022 China
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CAI-Asia India Office
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Elegance Tower, Jasola
New Delhi -- 110025, India
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Country Networks
China -- India Indonesia -- Nepal Pakistan --
Philippines Sri Lanka 每 Vietnam
About SSCCAP
The Sustainable Supply Chain Centre -- Asia Pacific
(SSCCAP) was established on 1 July 2010 by DHL and the National
University of Singapore. The SSCCAP brings together industry,
academia and public policy stakeholders to develop practical
solutions for more sustainable supply chains. As a partnership of
the private and academic sectors the SSCCAP uses research expertise
to develop advanced knowledge of supply chain sustainability and
uses that understanding to develop practical business tools for
operational application. The SSCCAP is based at the National
University of Singapore.
For media queries, please contact: Kevin Bennett,
Director, Sustainable Supply Chain Centre -- Asia
Pacific
The Sustainable Supply Chain Centre - Asia
Pacific
21 Heng Mui Keng Terrace
#04-01
Singapore 119613
Tel: +65-9776-0801
Email: [email protected]
SOURCE: DHL